A good time
People repeat holidays that they recall fondly.
Value for money
We all want good value
during our holidays
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Making friends
People contribute to a holiday's success.
It is always heartening to find that you are pleased with the standard of your accommodation when you arrive.
You may be looking to rent a country cottage for a holiday or may be looking for a longer term rental. Some owners of country cottages specialise solely in offering short break bookings, others take weekly or fortnightly bookings but some are open to the idea of longer term breaks. When seeking short term accommodation it can be a challenge to find something suitable. In terms of dealing with agencies, it is unlikely that you will be able to negotiate a discount when it comes to a short term country cottage rental. However, if you use one of the portal websites where you can contact cottage owners and talk to them direct you may just be able to negotiate a deal for renting a country cottage over a month or longer period.
Country cottages are typically associated with England and very often inspire images of cute cottages, often complete with rose gardens. There are so many stunning rural places to escape to in England. The West Country, south coast, East Anglia which includes the lovely cottages of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, the fens of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, the national parks of Cumbria, Derbyshire and Yorkshire, Northumberland, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, and the various shires around London. One of our favourite rural weekend escapes is Suffolk in east Anglia.
Country cottage breaks have a romantic appeal for many who want to stay somewhere pretty in the countryside. Country cottages tend to offer medium sized accommodation for small families or small groups.
If you are looking for large group accommodation for a special event such as a wedding, engagement or anniversary gathering then you may be best looking for mansions to rent or large country houses to rent.
Many dream of escaping to the country for a short break or longer. Being surrounded by beautiful greenery and pleasant country views can be appealing. Particularly for city dwellers, the country represents a peaceful oasis, far from the noise and pollution of the big city. The UK is an island which is rich in countryside, forests, lakes, rivers and fields. Very often you don’t have to travel too far from the big cities to find pleasant country landscapes and rural retreats. The further afield you go though, from the major cities, the more truly unspoilt idyllic countryside can be found. See our sections on the countryside in various parts of the UK and browse for self catering accommodation in the cottage brochures.
The much loved Yorkshire Dales welcome thousands of walkers and holidaymakers on an annual basis, all happily rambling over the moors and dales
Lots of couples who go on country breaks prefer to rent a country cottage to any other form of accommodation because it suits their dietary needs. Couples may also be interested in romantic cottages.
Rent a 5 star cottage in the country for the very best standard of accommodation possible. Beds will be comfortable, good quality bed linen and attractive soft furnishings.
If you are considering a self catering holiday for the very first time, take a look at the advantages of self catering holidays over a hotel stay.
National Parks and farmland
Go for a wander in the country, take your dog and survey the beauty around you.
Country fresh food
Food fresh from the farm tastes so much better during your country weekend break.